Where could your creativity take you?

Indian students: Study at UAL

Join our 1,800+ community of Indian students studying at a world-class art and design university.

Shape your future at a leading art and design university

Ranked second in the world for 7 consecutive years (QS World Rankings 2025), UAL is a creative powerhouse committed to nurturing the next generation of creative talent.

We offer over 200 courses across art, design, fashion, communication, media, computing and performing arts, and combine practice-based learning with industry insight to help you flourish as a creative.

By joining one of our prestigious Colleges or Institutes, you’ll join a network that:

champions your individuality
fuels your ambition
provides world-class resources to turn your ideas into impactful change.

four images of students from India at UAL. One is posing to the camera wearing a fashionable orange jacket. One is crafting the orange jacket in a fashion studio. One is fixing the design of his textiled artwork piece on campus. One is trying on a virtual reality headset in a studio. — Top left to top right: Aishwarya Singh, MA Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear), London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Ben Turner. Aishwarya Singh, MA Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear), London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Ben Turner. Sahil Chaudhary, 2024 MA Design for Art Direction, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson. Neeti Kumar, 2023 MA Virtual Reality, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Sonia Abbas.

Can I apply to UAL as a student from India?

Applying to UAL from India is straightforward, and support is available at every stage.

You can get free, personalised advice from Envision, UAL’s official representatives in India. They can help you:

explore course options
check entry requirements and eligibility
prepare your application documents.

Check our guide on how to apply from India.

Is there any funding support available?

Tuition fees vary by course, and students from India may be eligible for UAL scholarships. This includes the UAL Foundation and Pre-degree £7,000 International Scholarship and the UAL International Postgraduate £10,000 Scholarship.

Explore all available scholarships, bursaries and awards by using our scholarship search tool.

Once you join UAL, you can access paid creative work opportunities through ArtsTemps, UAL’s in-house recruitment agency for students and graduates.

We also share practical advice on managing your finances in our guidance for international students and on living costs in London.

What support can I get in India?

We work with Envision, our official representatives in India , to support you throughout your journey to UAL. Their team offers free, personalised guidance on choosing the right course, preparing your portfolio, understanding interviews and getting ready to study in the UK.

Through Envision, you can also meet UAL staff at events, workshops and information sessions held in India and online throughout the year.

Find out more about getting support from Envision.

What is UAL life like for Indian students?

Indian students are drawn to UAL for its practical, hands-on courses, student support and global outlook when it comes to creative careers in industry. Studying at UAL gives you the opportunity to join a diverse, international creative community in London.

Hear directly from Indian students and alumni to get a real sense of life at UAL before you apply.

Student quote: “What I love most is how my college celebrates so many different cultures. It makes me feel like I belong here.” - Saloni Jain, 2024 MA Graphic Branding & Identity, London College of Communication.

Can I attend an open day or virtual event?

You can join one of our open events or discovery webinars to explore our courses, our facilities and gain application advice. If you’d like to explore a particular course before applying, you can also watch our Virtual Open Event recordings.

Quote: “I was really surprised by how much variety there was, and how much they had to offer.” - Parent from UAL Open Event.

A quick guide to how to apply

Watch this short video on how to apply from Indian graduate, Krithy

You don’t just leave with a degree. You leave with a new way of seeing brands, stories, strategy and yourself. Every week feels like a new runway, a new challenge, a new chance to step into the person you’re becoming.

- Jasleen Narang, MA Strategic Fashion Marketing - Post-Grad Community Ambassador

UAL Graduation for the Class of 2023, Royal Festival Hall, 2023, UAL | Photograph: Dave Poultney

Funding and scholarships

International scholarships worth £7,000 and £10,000 are available for Indian students to apply.
Envision Offer Holder Event in India, 2025, UAL | Photograph: Dipesh Patel

Our Indian community

Home to over 1,800 Indian students, you’ll have a ready-made community when you join UAL. Find out what student life is like from our Indian graduates and alumni.
Saloni Jain, 2024 MA Graphic Branding & Identity, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Saloni Jain

Moving to London

Everything you need to know about moving from India to London, from accommodation and transport to finances and healthcare.
Students speak to LVMH and Dior at LCF Careers Fair 2024, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: India Mae Alby

Your career journey

From our industry-focused courses to our Careers and Employability team, UAL can help you build the creative career you want. Discover how to make a living doing what you love.